Creating a Musical School: Oxford Music Education
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Author Description
This book looks at two years in the life of the UK's first Specialist Music College - the Northampton School for Girls - and sets the development of this school against what we know about other schools often described as 'musical'. The author also sets out a wider context of local and national developments in education, and challenges myths about musical children and the idea that some children never succeed in music. This book does not provide easy answers but, in an entertaining and thought-provoking way, challenges the reader to think hard about the issues surrounding music provision in schools and to reflect on and help develop their practice. Foreword by Howard Goodall.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the practical and systemic challenges of establishing a specialist music college within the UK education framework. David Bray, drawing on his experience and observations, examines the two-year developmental trajectory of the Northampton School for Girls. He utilizes this case study to critique prevailing assumptions regarding musical aptitude and the institutional barriers that prevent student success in music programs.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A longitudinal case study of the Northampton School for Girls
- Comparative analysis of schools identified as 'musical'
- Contextual overview of local and national UK education policy
- Critical examination of myths surrounding musical talent
Scope Limits
- Does not provide prescriptive 'easy answers' or a standardized manual for music curriculum design
- Focuses primarily on the UK educational landscape rather than international models
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators and administrators frequently cite this text as a reflective tool for challenging institutional biases in music provision. Experts highlight the book's utility in prompting critical discourse regarding the democratization of musical education in secondary schools.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2009-06-25
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193355884
ISBN-13:
9780193355880
Education
Music Education
Music
Pedagogy
Sociology Of Education
School Administration
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